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Commentaria Ad Perpetuum
Antverpiae [Antwerp], Petrum Bellerum [Peter Bellerus], 1664. Leather. A tri-lingual mid seventeenth century work discussing the political choices of Albert and Isabella, sovereigns of the Hapsburg Netherlands. A scarce work, here in the second edition of 1664.A tri-lingual volume, this work features text in Latin, Dutch and French.This work is a commentary on various aspects of the history of the Habsburg Netherlands, often legal. The Edict of 1577 - sometimes termed the Perpetual or Eternal Edict - which provided for the removal of Spanish forces from the Netherlands is referred to, alongside Archduke Albert VII of Austria and Isabella Clara Eugenia, the sovereigns of the Spanish Netherlands.To the front pastedown is an armorial bookplate with the word 'Quartum Spero&apos. In the original full calf binding. Rubbed and worn to extremities and boards. Bumping to spine head and tail, resulting in some loss of leather. Front and rear joints starting but holding firm. Armorial bookplate to front pastedown. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
-- Boeknummer: 780F27
GBP 350.00 [Appr.: EURO 411]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: Netherlands Spanish Netherlands Isabella Clara Eugenia Albert VII Spanish Netherlands Edict of 1577 None
A Voyage Round the World in the Years Mdccxl, I, II, III, IV,
London, H. Woodfall, W. Bowyer, W. Strahan et al. 1769. Leather. A fourteenth edition of Anson's A Voyage Round the World In the Years MDCCXL, I, II, III, IV. Admiral of the Fleet George Anson, 1st Baron Anson PC, FRS, RN (1697 Â 1762) was a British admiral and a wealthy aristocrat, noted for his circumnavigation of the globe and his role overseeing the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War. During his time in office Anson instituted a series of reforms to the Royal Navy. While Great Britain was at war with Spain in 1740, Commodore George Anson led a squadron of eight ships on a mission to disrupt or capture Spain's Pacific possessions. Returning to Britain in 1744 by way of China and thus completing a circumnavigation, the voyage was notable for the capture of an Acapulco galleon but also horrific losses to disease with only 188 men of the original 1,854 surviving. Includes three fold-out maps, one of which is detached. In a brown calf binding. Externally sound with slight rubbing. Internally generally firmly bound with generally clean pages throughout with minor browning due to age and some first and last few pages as usual. Bookplate to front pastedown. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Boeknummer: LTH3-E-8
GBP 650.00 [Appr.: EURO 763.25]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: Anson Travel Discovery Voyages Travel Seven Years War None
Boer War Operations in South Africa 1899-1901: Extracts from the Reports of Captain S L&Apos;H Slocum and Captain Carl Reichmann
Mellville, Scripta Africana, 1987. Cloth. A limited edition copy of the facsimile reproduction of this fascinating work on the Boer War in South Africa, with the original slipcase. No. 583 of 1000 limited edition copies of this work in the publisher's original leatherette binding, with the original slipcase. The certificate, confirming that this is a limited edition of 1000 copies, has been signed by the director of the publishing company Scripta Africana. The foreword is signed by the chairman of the publishing company Scripta Africana. An enlightening work on the Boer War operations in South Africa between 1899 and 1901, this facsimile reproduction was taken from the reports of Captain S L'H Slocum and Captain Carl Reichmann. The original documents and lithographic plates that this work is based on were destroyed. With thirty-five illustrations, many of which are reproductions of battle plans. In the publisher's original leatherette binding, with the original slipcase. Externally in lovely condition. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Slipcase is smart with a little shelf wear to the corners, and a small section of fading. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine .
Boeknummer: 896M3
GBP 85.00 [Appr.: EURO 100]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: South Africa Boer War Captain Carl Reichmann Boer War Not Stated
The Campaign of 1815
London and New York, Grant Richards, 1900. Cloth. A military history detailing the efforts undertaken during the Waterloo Campaign. Fought between the French Army of the North, an Anglo-allied army and a Prussian army, the waterloo campaign took place between June and July 1815. Initially the French were led by Napoleon Bonaparte, but he fled following defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.Written by William O'Connor Morris, an Irish historian. A first edition of this work. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally generally smart; some loss to the head of the spine, and extremities and the tail of the spine are a little worn. Front endpaper is loose but present. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
Boeknummer: 807R77
GBP 60.00 [Appr.: EURO 70.5]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: The Campaign of 1815 William O Connor Morris Quatre Bras French Revolution William O Connor Morris None
Codice Per la Marina Mercantile Del Regno D&Apos;Italia
Torino, Stamperia Reale, 1865 . Hardback. A smart copy of the 1865 merchant shipping code for the Kingdom of Italy. In the original Italian.The merchant shipping code was issued, along with other codes, in what has been called the 'Risorgimento Legal Italian', which saw the unification of laws across the whole of the Kingdom of Italy. The code marked an era of progress for Italy. With the publisher's original wraps bound in.With the bookplate of Mario e Fiammetta Witt to the front pastedown. Fiamette Witt (nee Olschki) was the granddaughter of Leo S. Olschki, the founder of the Leo S. Olschki publishing house of Florence, Italy. In a quarter paper vellum binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Publisher's wraps bound in. Light discolouration to back strip, with rubbing to boards. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned, with spotting throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 864F15
GBP 75.00 [Appr.: EURO 88.25]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: Risorgimento Legal Italian Mario e Fiammetta Witt Leo S Olschki shipping code Mario e Fiammetta Witt None
Facts and Illustrations Relative to the Military Preparations Carried on in France
London, J. Hatchard, 1804. Cloth. A very scarce historical work First English Edition, very scarce.In a modern cloth binding, with a leather label on spine displaying the title in gilt. This is a historical work which gives the readers 'facts and illustrations' that were relative to the military preparations carried on in France between the conclusion of the Treaty of Amiens and the commencement of the Napoleonic Wars. This pamphlet was originally published under the title of 'Immenses Preparatifs&apos.Translated from the French of Sir Francis d'Ivernois (1757-1842), a political exile and politician in Geneva. d'Ivernois was a writer and diplomatic agent for the British cause against revolutionary France and was knighted by George III in 1796. He was also one of the two Genevan deputies at the Congress of Vienna, and was instrumental in establishing Geneva as a Swiss Canton. With an errata leaf following the 'Advertisement of the Translator&apos. One page of publisher's adverts to rear of text. Bound in a modern cloth binding with a leather title label on spine. Externally, very smart. A bit of discolouration with a few marks to the boards, with minimal edge wear to the extremities. Bookseller's label to front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with light age-toning to margins of text. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 812D5
GBP 170.00 [Appr.: EURO 199.75]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: Facts and Illustrations Relative to the Military Preparations Treaty of Amiens Napoleonic Wars french history Treaty of Amiens Immenses Preparatifs None
In the Hands of the Enemy
London , Longmans, Green and Co. 1915. First edition. Paperback. A first edition copy of this fascinating account of being a prisoner of war in Germany, with illustrations. A first edition copy. This is an account of the experiences of being a prisoner of war in Germany by Benjamin G. O'Rorke. With five plates and a frontispiece and other intext illustrations.Collated, complete. In the original paper wraps. Externally, smart with some chipping and loss to the tail of the spine and extremities. Some light marks to the wraps. Previous owner inscription to the half title page. Internally, firmly bound with generally bright and clean pages. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .
Boeknummer: 849B17
GBP 65.00 [Appr.: EURO 76.5]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: In The Hands of the Enemy autobiography prisoner war autobiography Not Stated
Journal of Great Deeds
London , Not Stated, 1914-1915. Leather. A volume of thirty seven weekly issues of the Journal of Great Deeds. T. P. O'Connor was an Irish nationalist politician and journalist who served as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons for nearly fifty years. He was also the editor of the Journal of Great Deeds, a journal dedicated to celebrating the great deeds of the Great War. This volume contains issues from October 17th, 1914 to July 17th 1915, containing thirty seven weekly issues.With in-text illustrations throughout. In half morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally very smart with some light marks to the spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .
Boeknummer: 857B84
GBP 80.00 [Appr.: EURO 94]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: T. P. O'Connor The Journal of Good Deeds war journal The Journal of Good Deeds Not Stated
![Lieut.-General Sir G. C. D'Aguilar [translator], The Military Maxims of Napoleon](https://c2.bibtopia.com/h/607/612/1606612607.0.x.jpg "Click to enlarge")
The Military Maxims of Napoleon
London, Freemantle, 1901. Cloth. A scarce translation of the military maxims of French military commander Napoleon Bonaparte. With a portrait frontispiece. Scarce work. A collection of quotable maxims from military commander and French emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte, who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars. With statements on the subjects of: planning a campaign, the dangers of retreat, lines of communication, enterprise and bravery, speeches on the battlefield, and much more. Translated from the original French by Sir George Charles d'Aguilar, a British Army officer who served as Lieutenant Governor of Hong Kong. In the original red cloth binding. Externally, smart with minor rubbing and light bumping to the extremities. Minor fading to the spine and the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with age toning to the endpapers. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 907T33
GBP 30.00 [Appr.: EURO 35.25]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: Military Maxims Napoleon D'Aguilar Maxims None
Napoleon in Exile; or, a Voice from St. Helena. The Opinions and Reflections of Napoleon on the Most Important Events of His Life and Government, in His Own Words
London, Printed for W. Simpkin and R. Marshall , 1822. Leather. Second edition of Barry O'Meara's personal account of exiled Napoleon, complete in two volumes. Second edition of this work. Barry O'Meara was an Irish surgeon who accompanied Napoleon to St Helena for his exile, He became his physician on board the Bellerophon when the emperor surrendered himself. His book records Napoleon's opinions and reflections on his life and work while in exile. Complete in two volumes. Following the publication of this work, Sir Hudson Lowe, Governor of St. Helena, was charged with mistreating the former emperor. Illustrated with a frontispiece and portrait of Napoleon to vol. I, and a frontispiece to vol. II. In half calf binding over marbled boards. Externally smart with minor shelf wear, rubbed to boards and spine. Front free endpaper vol I loose but present, inscribed with previous ownership ink inscription, undated. Captain Eminson's inscription to title page and first leaf of text. Internally, firmly bound. Minor spotting to occasional leaf, otherwise pages generally very clean throughout. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 835A37
GBP 449.00 [Appr.: EURO 527.25]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: napoleon exile biography opinions exile None
Relation de la Bataille de Hochstedt Pa Un General de L&Apos;Armee Francoise
None, None, 1704. Brochure/Pamphlet. A scarce pamphlet detailing the action taken by the French army at the Battle of Hochstadt, 1704, in the French language. French language. Scarce work. An account of the Bataille de Hochstedt, or the Battle of Belnheim, fought on 13th August 1704. A comprehensive retelling of this major battle in the War of the Spanish Succession with an overwhelming Allied victory ensuring the safety of Vienna against the Franco-Bavarian Army. Written by a General of the French Army. In the original paper wraps. Externally, sound with light shelf wear and minor chipping to the extremities. The odd spot. Internally, pages are folded into one another. Pages are bright and clean with light age toning and the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 860T20
GBP 325.00 [Appr.: EURO 381.75]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: Relation Bataille de Hochstedt General l'Armee Francoise Bataille de Hochstedt None
The War in Africa (1914-1917) and in the Far East (1914)
1919, Longmans, Green and Co. 1919. Hardback. A thorough and scarce military account, featuring seven campaign maps. A rare survival of a fragile book. This is an account of the First World War as it occurred in Africa and the Far East. Includes accounts of the campaign in Togoland and Kamerun, as well as the capture of Kiao-Chau. Written by Herbert Charles O' Neill (1879-1953), a journalist working for the Daily Mail and the Spectator.In the publisher's original binding.Contains seven folding plate campaign maps, as well as a number of full plate and half plate photographs. Bound with paper covered boards. Externally a trifle rubbed, ink stains to the front cover and rubbing to the spine with price no longer legible, bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Ownership inscription to half title page. Internally firmly bound, pages bright and clean. Title page and foreword are unopened. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 752R16
GBP 340.00 [Appr.: EURO 399.25]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: military history first world war history of africa first world war None
Wrecks in Tasmanian Waters
Tasmania, L. G. Shea, Government Printer, c1955. Cloth. A thorough account detailing shipwrecks sunk around Tasmania between 1797 and 1950. This work details all known wrecks in the waters surrounding Tasmania between the years 1797 and 1950; wrecks are listed by date.Harry O' May (1872-1962) was a ferrymaster along with his brother, and also published works such as 'Wooden Hookers of Hobart Town' and 'Hobart River Craft' He was a foundation member of the Shiplovers' Society of Tasmania.From the library of Eric Kenneth Prentice Back. Kenn Back was a British meteorologist with the British Antarctic survey for many years. He spent eight winters in the Antarctic and is a descendent of Captain George Back. In addition, he served as base commander at Halley, Faraday and Rothera stations.  His library collection was built over decades and highlights his love of polar exploration.Undated. In a full cloth binding. Externally very smart, minor bumping to extremities, otherwise minor wear. Internally firmly bound, pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
Boeknummer: 758R10
GBP 65.00 [Appr.: EURO 76.5]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: shipwrecks tasmania geography maritime tasmania None
The Glorious Dead Figurative Sculpture of British First World War Memorials
Norfolk, Frontier Publishing, 2009 . First edition. Paperback. The uncommon first edition of this densely illustrated study of First World War Memorials. First edition of The Glorious Dead Figurative Sculpture of British First World War Memorials by Geoff Archer in the original publisher's paper wraps. An uncommon work exploring the art of war memorials in the form of sculptures. Illustrated throughout with black and white photography. Includes topics such as 'Pro Patria' and 'A Narrative of War&apos. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, excellent. There is some slight wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are very bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Near Fine .
Boeknummer: 857W39
GBP 45.00 [Appr.: EURO 53]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: Glorious Dead War Memorial History Geoff Archer War Memorial Not Stated
The War in Egypt and the Soudan
London, Blackie & Son, 1885-7 . First edition. Cloth. Three volumes from Thomas Archer's historical study on the war in Egypt and the Soudan. First edition. Bound in the publisher's original decorative cloth. Comprised of Volume I, Volume III and Volume IV of a four volume set. Lacking Volume II. This comprehensive historical work presents the war in Egypt and the Soudan from the nineteenth century, with a descriptive account of the scenes and events of this time, and sketches of the principal actors involved in the war. Written by Thomas Archer, the author of 'Fifty Years of Social and Political Progress' and 'Pictures and Royal Portraits&apos.Illustrated with twelve plates and map diagrams to Volume I, ten to Volume III and twelve to Volume IV. Collated, complete.  With the library stamp of Cleeve School Library. Bound in the publisher's cloth. Externally, very good, with light bumping and a little rubbing to the extremities. Hinges are slightly strained, but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean, with the odd handling mark and the occasional stamp for Cleeve School Library throughout the volumes. Stamp to half title. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .
Boeknummer: 902Q21
GBP 70.00 [Appr.: EURO 82.25]
Catalogus: Naval & Military History
Trefwoorden: Thomas Archer military history egypy the soudan military history Not Stated
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